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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.50, 335.95 and 173.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.50, 335.95 and 173.72 is: 239.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.50 : 335.95 = 173.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.50/335.95 = 173.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.50x = 335.95 × 173.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.50x = 58,361.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,361.64/243.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.68

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